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'Racist, misogynist, homophobic': NT Police Force lawyers make explosive allegations about former officer Zachary Rolfe at Kumnajayi Walker inquest

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Lawyers for the Northern Territory Police Force have described one of their own former officers as an alleged "racist … sexist … misogynist" and "narcissist, with grandiose ideas about his own abilities", at the inquest into the fatal police shooting of Kumanjayi Walker. Dr Freckelton said NT Police Commissioner Michael Murphy — who was earlier this year investigated by the …

Community Walker Staff Inquest Racist Coroner Olivana Lathouris

3 weeks, 6 days ago

Zachary Rolfe allegedly 'dishonest', 'ego-driven' and held 'overtly racist attitudes', NT coroner told in Kumanjayi Walker inquest final submissions

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Former NT police constable Zachary Rolfe allegedly held "overtly racist attitudes" and was "undisciplined", "dishonest", "ego-driven" and "contemptuous of authority" prior to the shooting of Aboriginal man Kumanjayi Walker, the Northern Territory coroner has heard. Counsel assisting the coroner Peggy Dwyer SC addressed the court first on Wednesday, submitting that some aspects of Mr Rolfe's behaviour as a police officer …

Court Officer Walker Inquest Coroner Olivana Lathouris Mr Walker

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Zachary Rolfe defended his name at the Kumanjayi Walker coronial inquest this week

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Zachary Rolfe was born the son of prominent Canberra parents: philanthropists with a high standing in the community, his mother a successful barrister, and his father a luxury car dealer. Zachary Rolfe tells a coronial inquest into the 2019 police shooting of Kumanjayi Walker, racist language was "used everywhere" throughout the NT Police Force. In affidavits, which presumably sought to …

Court Force Walker Inquest Zachary Text Messages Mr Walker

10 months ago

Zachary Rolfe’s former tactical team boss fronts coronial inquest into Kumanjayi Walker shooting

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In short: NT Police Sergeant Lee Bauwens told the inquest he had "no excuse" for using the word "c**ns" in a text message to Zachary Rolfe in 2019. NT Police Sergeant Lee Bauwens told the inquest he had "no excuse" for using the word "c**ns" in a text message to Zachary Rolfe in 2019. A Senior Northern Territory Police officer …

Evidence Team Told Walker Inquest Coroner Sergeant

1 year, 8 months ago

Zachary Rolfe dismissal 'a win' for Yuendumu community, 'disappointing' for police union

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The family of Warlpiri-Luritja man Kumanjayi Walker, who was fatally shot by former-Constable Zachary Rolfe in 2019, says his dismissal from the NT Police Force "felt like a win" for the Yuendumu community. Key points: The NT Police Force formally dismissed Zachary Rolfe on Tuesday over "serious breaches of discipline" The former officer intends to appeal the decision It is …

Supreme Court Court Statement Force Walker Zachary Mccue

1 year, 9 months ago

Walker inquest hears every NT government agency, service provider to be reviewed for systemic racism

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Northern Territory government agencies and service providers will be under a microscope as the Aboriginal Justice Unit reviews all departments for evidence of systemic racism, the NT coroner has heard. Key points: Leanne Liddle says she had seen "many" examples of systemic racism in the NT Police Force She told the NT coroner all NT government departments would be reviewed …

Told Force Walker Inquest Systemic Racism Aboriginal Coroner

1 year, 9 months ago

Constable Zachary Rolfe's 'excessive' force incidents discovered too late for disciplinary action, Kumanjayi Walker inquest hears

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Constable Zachary Rolfe was given "remedial advice" for incidents which could have resulted in disciplinary action because they were discovered too late by investigating police, the coroner has heard. A second incident involving two drunk men at a park in Alice Springs was also reviewed, with Assistant Commissioner Porter describing Constable Rolfe's actions as "excessive and unnecessary". Assistant Commissioner Porter …

Disciplinary Action Officer Bin Commissioner Porter Walker Inquest

1 year, 9 months ago

Northern Territory police need 300 more officers, Deputy Commissioner Murray Smalpage tells Kumanjayi Walker inquest

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The demand on Northern Territory police "regularly exceeds" the capabilities of the force, after a 30 per cent increase in overall crime over the last decade, according to Deputy Commissioner Murray Smalpage. Key points: Deputy Commissioner Smalpage says the NT Police sometimes "struggles" to respond to the demand on the service He say it's "integral" that police have guns He …

Crime Family Remote Officers Deputy Walker Northern Territory

2 years ago

Police with military training 'more comfortable' using force, Kumanjayi Walker inquest hears

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Police officers who have military training are "more comfortable" using force than their colleagues without, the Northern Territory coroner has heard. Key points: Retired commander David Proctor carried out the early coronial investigations into the shooting He said police with a military background did not necessarily use force more often than those without The coroner heard Constable Zachary Rolfe’s 46 …

Military Incidents Officers Force Walker Police Officers Inquest

2 years, 1 month ago

Former Assistant NT Police Commissioner Nick Anticich tells Kumanjayi Walker inquest police force needs a 'long-term cultural fix'

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The Northern Territory Police Force faces a "long-term cultural fix" in the wake of revelations at a coronial inquest about the alleged use of racist language among officers, while allegations that excessive use-of-force was swept under the rug indicates "corruption", according to a former assistant police commissioner. Key points: Former Assistant Police Commissioner Nick Anticich says officers involved in alleged …

Investigation Told Force Walker Inquest Coroner Zachary

2 years, 1 month ago

Yuendumu community calls for drastic changes to the justice system in meetings with NT coroner

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Kumanjayi Walker's community have made passionate and clear recommendations about their experience with Western law to the Northern Territory coroner during a series of meetings in Yuendumu. Key points: NT coroner Elisabeth Armitage spent two days in Yuendumu, meeting with Kumanjayi Walker’s family The Warlpiri community hoped to educate the coroner about cultural practices Constable Zachary Rolfe, who shot Mr …

Community Justice Court Inquest Coroner Three Years Mr Walker

2 years, 1 month ago

Passing the halfway point, the coronial inquest into Kumanjayi Walker's death has probed the culture inside NT Police

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"This isn't simply about Constable Rolfe," Northern Territory coroner Elisabeth Armitage said from the bench this week. Key points: The coronial inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker is scheduled to run until early December Mr Walker died in 2019 after he was shot by Constable Zachary Rolfe Constable Rolfe was earlier this year found not guilty of all charges …

Death Supreme Court Told Excessive Force Walker Inquest Springs

2 years, 1 month ago

Zachary Rolfe 'unlikely' to have been recommended for NT Police if 'omissions' from application were known

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Zachary Rolfe was "unlikely" to have been recommended for the Northern Territory Police Force if recruiters had known he left previous disciplinary action in the Australian Army off his application, the coroner has been told. Key points: Constable Rolfe did not disclose prior ADF disciplinary action in his application to the NT Police Force He also failed, initially, to disclose …

Application Told Queensland Van Coroner Queensland Police Townsville

2 years, 1 month ago

Kumanjayi Walker inquest hears Constable Zachary Rolfe allegedly 'boasted' about use of force in text messages

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Constable Zachary Rolfe allegedly "boasted" about performing an "illegal shoulder charge" during the arrest of a man in Alice Springs, by texting a video of his body-worn camera footage to an unnamed person, the Northern Territory coroner has heard. Former superintendent Pauline Vicary, who was one of Constable Rolfe's commanding officers in Alice Springs, reviewed and signed off on the …

Court Man Text Officer Force Walker Inquest

2 years, 2 months ago

Kumanjayi Walker inquest shown body-worn camera footage of previous 'use of force' incidents

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The Northern Territory coroner has been shown body-worn camera footage of Constable Zachary Rolfe allegedly using force against an Indigenous man in Alice Springs, about one month before Kumanjayi Walker was fatally shot in Yuendumu. Key points: Body-worn camera footage shows officers rushing towards a man in Alice Springs and tackling him to the ground Sergeant Evan Kelly told the …

Camera Man Told Force Walker Coroner Footage

2 years, 2 months ago

Sergeant of police team deployed to Yuendumu, used 'filthy, racist terms' in 2019, Kumanjayi Walker inquest hears

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If the Northern Territory police force re-establishes a specialist tactical team based in Alice Springs, it needs to "flush out" racist language first, the Northern Territory coroner has heard. Key points: The sergeant in charge of the immediate response team referred to "bush c**ns" in a text exchange The team was disbanded not long after Kumanjayi Walker's death The coroner …

Walker Heard Racist Coroner Sergeant Constable Eberl

2 years, 2 months ago

Kumanjayi Walker was fatally shot by Constable Zachary Rolfe three years ago. Here are the key moments from the inquest so far

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Coroner Elisabeth Armitage opened her court with a soft smile and an acknowledgement of Arrente country, the land on which the courthouse sits in Alice Springs, immediately setting the tone for the three-month inquiry ahead of her. Four weeks into the three-month inquiry, the coroner has heard evidence from 11 witnesses including police officers, Mr Walker's family and Yuendumu community …

Community Court Indigenous Officers Shot Walker Police Officers

2 years, 2 months ago

Kumanjayi Walker inquest hears of potential conflict of interest after Superintendent Jody Nobbs testimony

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The Kumanjayi Walker inquest has finished its fourth week of evidence shrouded in questions of procedural fairness, following revelations one of the legal teams might have a conflict of interest. Key points: Concerns have been raised about counsel representing both a senior police officer and the Immediate Response Team Coroner Elizabeth Armitage told the court the conflict of interest could …

Evidence Walker Inquest Heard Coroner Constable Mr Walker

2 years, 3 months ago

Family of Kumanjayi Walker feared another police shooting after his death, inquest hears

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Kumanjayi Walker's family felt they would have to "prove" they were on their "best behaviour" and feared another police shooting, as they waited for answers outside the Yuendumu Police Station after the 19-year-old was shot by an officer. Key points: The coroner was shown videos taken of a crowd that waited for information outside Yuendumu police station on the night …

Community Death Williams Walker Inquest His Death Coroner

2 years, 3 months ago

Kumanjayi Walker inquest hears Constable Zachary Rolfe's use of force was 'not reasonable' on five occasions

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The inquest into the 2019 police shooting death of Kumanjayi Walker has heard a use of force expert concluded Constable Zachary Rolfe had a "tendency to rush into situations with a disregard for his or others safety". Key points: Counsel assisting intends to table a review of Constable Rolfe's use of force The coroner heard Mr Walker's experience in youth …

Court Force Walker Inquest Heard Coroner Northern Territory

2 years, 3 months ago

Kumanjayi Walker's family revisits 'terrifying' night he died as inquest begins in Alice Springs

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In an emotional start to a three-month coronial inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker, the Northern Territory coroner heard first hand from members of the Warlpiri man's family about the night he died, urging the court to hear their voices. Key points: Members of Mr Walker’s family addressed the court and called for urgent action The coroner said she …

Family Court Told Died Inquest Coroner Zachary

2 years, 6 months ago

The 'past conduct' of police officer Zachary Rolfe will be explored during coronial inquest into death of Kumanjayi Walker

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The Northern Territory Coroner will look into the "past conduct" of Constable Zachary Rolfe and police responses to excessive force complaints in an inquest into the death of 19-year-old Kumanjayi Walker, a court has heard. Key points: Kumanjayi Walker was fatally shot during an attempted arrest in 2019 Constable Zachary Rolfe was acquitted of murder after a five-week trial A …

Community Death Trial Court Walker Inquest Coroner

2 years, 9 months ago

Here's what the jurors in the murder trial of Constable Zachary Rolfe weren't allowed to hear before handing down their verdict

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For five weeks in the Northern Territory Supreme Court, a jury of 12 men and women listened to more than 40 witnesses give evidence during one of the country's most closely watched murder trials. Key points: Constable Zachary Rolfe was found not guilty of murder after a five-week trial Kumanjayi Walker was shot in Yuendumu during an attempted arrest in …

Murder Trial Evidence Court Burns Messages Jury

2 years, 9 months ago

NT Police Association accuses government of 'political interference', calls for investigation into Zachary Rolfe's murder charge

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The head of the NT's police union is calling for an independent investigation into the decision to charge Constable Zachary Rolfe with murder four days after the death of Warlpiri man Kumanjayi Walker. Key points: The NT police union says there was "never" enough evidence to charge Zachary Rolfe with murder Constable Rolfe was found not guilty of all charges …

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'Racist, misogynist, homophobic': NT Police Force lawyers make explosive allegations about former officer Zachary Rolfe at Kumnajayi Walker inquest

Zachary Rolfe allegedly 'dishonest', 'ego-driven' and held 'overtly racist attitudes', NT coroner told in Kumanjayi Walker inquest final submissions

Zachary Rolfe defended his name at the Kumanjayi Walker coronial inquest this week

Zachary Rolfe’s former tactical team boss fronts coronial inquest into Kumanjayi Walker shooting

Zachary Rolfe dismissal 'a win' for Yuendumu community, 'disappointing' for police union

Walker inquest hears every NT government agency, service provider to be reviewed for systemic racism

Constable Zachary Rolfe's 'excessive' force incidents discovered too late for disciplinary action, Kumanjayi Walker inquest hears

Northern Territory police need 300 more officers, Deputy Commissioner Murray Smalpage tells Kumanjayi Walker inquest

Police with military training 'more comfortable' using force, Kumanjayi Walker inquest hears

Former Assistant NT Police Commissioner Nick Anticich tells Kumanjayi Walker inquest police force needs a 'long-term cultural fix'

Yuendumu community calls for drastic changes to the justice system in meetings with NT coroner

Passing the halfway point, the coronial inquest into Kumanjayi Walker's death has probed the culture inside NT Police

Zachary Rolfe 'unlikely' to have been recommended for NT Police if 'omissions' from application were known

Kumanjayi Walker inquest hears Constable Zachary Rolfe allegedly 'boasted' about use of force in text messages

Kumanjayi Walker inquest shown body-worn camera footage of previous 'use of force' incidents

Sergeant of police team deployed to Yuendumu, used 'filthy, racist terms' in 2019, Kumanjayi Walker inquest hears

Kumanjayi Walker was fatally shot by Constable Zachary Rolfe three years ago. Here are the key moments from the inquest so far

Kumanjayi Walker inquest hears of potential conflict of interest after Superintendent Jody Nobbs testimony

Family of Kumanjayi Walker feared another police shooting after his death, inquest hears

Kumanjayi Walker inquest hears Constable Zachary Rolfe's use of force was 'not reasonable' on five occasions

Kumanjayi Walker's family revisits 'terrifying' night he died as inquest begins in Alice Springs

The 'past conduct' of police officer Zachary Rolfe will be explored during coronial inquest into death of Kumanjayi Walker

Here's what the jurors in the murder trial of Constable Zachary Rolfe weren't allowed to hear before handing down their verdict

NT Police Association accuses government of 'political interference', calls for investigation into Zachary Rolfe's murder charge